but I LOVE working with teenagers. I know what you’re thinking… “was she dropped on her head?”

And maybe I was, but I truly truly truly love working with teens. On the flip side, I’m not a happy pregnant woman. I never “glowed” or had that expectant mother “radiance”. Maybe I did, but no one could see it because I was in the bushes losing everything I just ate. I think the green nauseous aura overpowered any “glow”.

So just thinking about pregnancy brings a flood of not so “radiant” memories… which is probably why I don’t specialize in Maternity and Newborn photography. I’m very happy to recommend other photographers for areas that I don’t feel confident that I can produce the quality of images that I expect from myself. So on that note, I’m so very happy to refer expecting mommas (CONGRATULATIONS!) in the Whidbey Island area to Renee of renee giugliano photography . Renee is a fellow Navy wife and we “met” online a couple of years ago… and now we FINALLY get to meet in real life too! Her trademark “Whimsicals” – your image, embellished with special quotes and other elements (see sample above), are sure to steal the spotlight in your home.

Yesterday as we were digging out the driveway, I looked up and just marveled at the beauty.  I’m quite sure that my neighbors think I’m nuts, but it’s ok, I probably am.  I went inside to get the camera so that I could not only document the snowfall for family who lives in warmer climates, but also to preserve the beauty I saw around me.  I’ve added this image to my Etsy shoppe – though it’s not yet back from the printers… so it won’t ship immediately.  And I don’t really know when I’ll next see the USPS lady or my wonderful UPS and FedEx men due to not only the snow currently fallen, but the additional storm we are expecting tomorrow.  It’s a good thing I love my children as much as I do, though I fear they will be in school till August if the snow days continue!

This first treasury features my Eilean Donan Castle print.  Movie buffs may recognize this castle as it used in many motion pictures, most recently in Made of Honor and was also used for the filming of Highlander.

CLICK HERE to view this treasury on the web and to leave a comment.

BTW – Allerleirauh is a Brother’s Grimm fairy tale.

This wonderful treasury was also featured in a blog entry featuring the “Elite Eight” where Sarah and Olivia select their eight favorite treasuries!  You can check out their blog here – some truly beautiful treasuries are featured!

Then today I awoke to learn that another image of mine was included in yet another stunning treasury!  This one featuring all things lovely in shades of cream, white, grey and beige.  But good beige, lol!

You can CLICK HERE to view this treasury and leave  a comment.

So a big THANK YOU to both SimplySaren and Natalya1905 for including my images in your treasuries.  If you enjoyed their treasuries, take a moment to let them know!  I’ve only managed to put together one treasury – it’s a lot of work.  Fun work, but work none the less!